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10 reasons why cats can see better at night than humans

PoC avatarPosted on April 14, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 14, 2022

The human is a diurnal species of animal – the human-animal. “Diurnal” means active during the daytime. I am referring to the domestic cat which does not comfortably sit within the diurnal or nocturnal category of animals. They can be … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes | Tagged cat anatomy, cat as a predator, cat crepuscular activity, cat evolution, cat eyes, cat eyesight, diurnal, nocturnal

3 reasons why the eyes of domestic cats contract to a vertical slit

PoC avatarPosted on November 25, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 25, 2021

This is a much-discussed topic but it is also a complicated topic. Only fairly recently have scientists successfully grappled with understanding the science behind the anatomy of the domestic cat’s eye. In my opinion, there are three reasons why cats’ … Continue reading →

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Are cats farsighted or nearsighted?

PoC avatarPosted on November 17, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 17, 2021

This is a good question as the internet is confused about the answer! My personal experiences tell me that cats do not see close objects in good focus. This means that they are farsighted. ‘Farsighted’ means seeing distant objects clearly … Continue reading →

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Gyroscopic stabilizing system of the domestic cat

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 30, 2021

In order to enhance hunting success by more accurately judging distance between themselves and prey animals, domestic cats have this inbuilt gyroscopic stabilizer to keep their eyes steady and level to better focus on their intended target.

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Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat anatomy, cat brain, cat eyesight, cat hunting, domestic cat predation | Leave a reply

Why does my cat stare at me?

PoC avatarPosted on February 28, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 28, 2021

According to Google search, people are asking, “Why does my cat stare at me?” There are variations on the theme with people asking why their cat stares at them when they are asleep or in bed or their cat stares … Continue reading →

Posted in stare | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat eyesight, cat senses, hearing, human to cat relationship, stare | Leave a reply

Picture of a cat’s eye from the side shows the beautiful cornea

PoC avatarPosted on February 12, 2021 by Michael BroadFebruary 12, 2021

Breathtaking right? from r/cats Note: The above is an embedded image from the Reddit.com website. It may stop working over time. If that has happened I apologise but I have no control over it. And I won’t know about it … Continue reading →

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How do I know if my cat has cataracts?

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2020

Cataracts are cloudy patches in the lens of the eye. They develop for various reasons such as ageing or injury and can sometimes be the result of an inherited genetic disorder which can cause a health problem which increases the … Continue reading →

Posted in eye disease | Tagged cat eye disease, cat eyes, cat eyesight, cataracts, eye health problems, feline diseases, feline eye disease

Cat’s eyes dilate after hiccup

PoC avatarPosted on November 19, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 19, 2020

The big question is why does a hiccup cause the muscles of the iris to contract which opens the aperture of the pupil i.e. the eyes dilate? This normally happens when the surroundings become dark and the eye has to … Continue reading →

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Are cats’ eyes more sensitive to light?

PoC avatarPosted on September 5, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 5, 2020

Yes, cats’ eyes are more sensitive to light than those of humans. This is why they shine in the dark because of a reflective layer behind the retina which is called the tapetum lucidum – translation: “bright tapestry”. Humans do … Continue reading →

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Do domestic cats prefer light or dark?

PoC avatarPosted on May 6, 2020 by Michael BroadMay 6, 2020

The question is asking whether domestic cats prefer the amount of light encountered in daytime or at night. There is no doubt that the question has been asked because it is a well-known fact that domestic cats have retinas containing … Continue reading →

Posted in eyes | Tagged cat behavior, cat behavior explained, cat behaviour, cat crepuscular activity, cat eyes, cat eyesight, cat nightly routine?, domestic cat hunting | Leave a reply

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